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Youth Chaplain’s Message
Glory be to the Father, Son and Holy Spirit - One True God!
Beloved family in Christ, I write to you with a heart full of love and a message of
hope.
By God's grace, we have concluded these past months with the remembrances of the
feasts of Easter, Ascension and Pentecost! And what a beautiful journey it has been.
These days and the days leading, we were able to meditate on the Word of God daily,
strengthen our prayer life by setting aside dedicated time for prayer, and we did the
will of God by being obedient to His example through our help in the community.
As we move past these special days, let's keep uniting our minds and bodies to draw
closer to God by remembering and glorifying our love for God through our words,
thoughts, and actions. These efforts are crucial for our spiritual growth as we contin-
ue to be His children in our journeys in life. Today, and in the coming days, we
should ask ourselves a simple question: Does my God know me by my "works of the
flesh" or the "fruit of the Spirit"?
Our faith must be integrated into our lives; it's not just for Sunday or the trials and
celebrations we experience - but every day. Family, we are a community of believers
who have been blessed and called to lend a helping hand—and stand with those fac-
ing challenges and sorrows. Remember, these earnest efforts are an important aspect
of our Christian heritage, and commitment is meant not to glorify the self but God
alone, who, through his love for us, came and touched each one of us with true and
everlasting peace.
In 1963, Bill Gaither wrote a wonderful hymn, "He Touched Me," which reads.
"Shackled by a heavy burden,
Neath, a load of guilt and shame
then the hand of Jesus touched me,
and I am no longer the same
Since I met this blessed Saviour,
Since He cleansed and made me whole,
I will never cease to praise Him
I'll shout it while eternity rolls
He touched me, Oh He touched me,
and oh, the joy that floods my soul
something happened, and now I know,
He touched me and made me whole."
Let's always remember that we've all been touched by Christ and we are all they bet-
ter because of it. Therefore, let's fully commit to developing a closer connection with
God, walking alongside Him, and allowing the Holy Spirit to guide our lifestyles.
God Bless us all!
Yours in His Ministry,
JVarghese Achen
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